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The Play to Win Podcast

Dylan Sweeney, and Cameron Hawk
Cedh
Magic: the Gathering
Commander Format
Underworld Breach
Commander
Dragon Shield
Modern Horizons 3
Dockside Extortionist
Rhystic Study
Ad Nauseam
Food Chain
Sisay
Blue Farm
Tymna
Thassa's Oracle
Kinnon
Wizards Of the Coast
2025 Sets
Cabbage Merchant
Necropotence

Welcome to Play to Win where we play to win. We talk Magic: the Gathering, specifically the Commander format, even more specifically the high power end of the format, known as cEDH

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Latest Episodes

A tournament report from our latest event at Cloud City Games

FULL TOURNAMENT STANDINGS - shuffleup.gg/tournaments/ba332cc1-6aa5-4c7d-9738-862666be0174

DYLAN'S ROGSI LIST - moxfield.com/decks/i65OCy6g00GMDmOGsew7PA

CAM'S ROGTHRAS L... more

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THE 2ND PART OF OUR ATTEMPT TO RANK EVERY SINGLE cEDH DECK INTO TIERS BASED ON HOW GOOD WE THINK THEY ARE

HERE'S PART 1 - youtu.be/npYcZJrqBzs

PATREON - www.patreon.com/playtowin

DRAGONSHIELD AFFILIATE LINK - dragonshield.... more

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A review of all the best cards from the new Reality Fracture set and figuring out which will be the most impactful in cEDH

ALL THE CARDS WE TALK ABOUT - moxfield.com/decks/h_qwe0Fo0E2x-GuHosgucw

PATREON - www.patreon.com/playtowin

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AN OFFICIAL RANKING OF ALL THE DECKS IN THE cEDH FORMAT, TIER LIST STYLE, PART 1 OF 2

PATREON - www.patreon.com/playtowin

DRAGONSHIELD AFFILIATE LINK - dragonshield.com/?ref=playtowin

Use this code for 5% off!: playtowin5

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Recent Guests

Nathan Cohen
Patron who submitted the topic
Episode: cEDH DECKS THAT WIN WITH COMBAT DAMAGE
Demon Of Razgriz
A CEDH player and patron at the $100 level
Episode: HOW GOOD IS TYMNA TANA TURBO IN cEDH? - PLAY TO WIN DECK TECH feat. DEMON OF RAZGRIZ

Hosts

Cam
Host of The Play to Win Podcast; co-presenter; frequent face of show branding and episode hosting.
Dylan
Co-host; core voice in analysis, banter, and tournament discussion; central to episode structure.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 899 ratings
  • FOOD CHAIN WINS GAMS!!!!!

    Y’all are so awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🟨⬜️Small_Magic🟪⬛️
    United States2 months ago
  • Best pod around!

    Sick as! Food chain wins games!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qwerthu
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Pod

    Great pod, I was wondering how many turn 1 wins you guys have had and what they were. Keep going guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh Goldman
    United Statesa year ago
  • Truly fantastic even if they don’t give Ral respect

    Honestly this podcast slaps so hard. This is one of two weekly podcasts that make me excited that Friday is coming. Great pacing, great humor, not stuck up or judgy or full of themselves. Feels like a couple of your buddies in your living room shooting the breeze in a super informed and fun way. cEDH is better because yall are upset of it. Good stuff. -Holden_Prio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lololololwhale
    United States2 years ago
  • A+ Podcast from A+ People

    Cam and Dylan make me laugh so hard with every piece of content they put out. Their funny, smart, and also support great causes. Can’t recommend this podcast enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Girten
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate real-event coverage and practical deck-building guidance.
Listeners praise the show's blend of humor and deep tactical insight.
Community comments highlight Cam and Dylan's chemistry and helpfulness for both newcomers and seasoned players.

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#135
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#191
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#8
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WE BOTH BROUGHT ROGRAKH DECKS TO A cEDH TOURNAMENT
Q: If they had a roller coaster Secret Lair, like a set of basic lands, which one would you want on them?
Cam suggests a coaster for each basic land type, including The Beast for forests, X2 for mountains, Millennium Force for islands, the Great American Scream Machine for plains, Steel Force for swamps, and Kingda Ka for wastes.
REEVALUATING cEDH CARDS AND PLAYING IN cEDH TOURNAMENTS
Q: NotGareth's question is, do y'all think CEDH will ever have a solved meta, meaning the top five to ten decks are solidified as near permanent mainstays and are we currently in it?
The hosts acknowledge that while several decks are consistently strong (e.g., Blue Farm, Rockside, Rock, Kennen, and others), the meta is never truly “solved” due to constant set releases, brewing, and potential bans; they agree the format is always evolving and that knowledge of what's good remains valuable even as specific cards and lists shift.
LIVE FROM MAGICCON ATLANTA - WHAT'S COMING NEXT YEAR, Q&A, AND MORE!
Q: What do you think about Stacks in CDH? Does it have a place or is it just too slow?
Stacks has its place in CDH, and it can help slow down the game and disrupt Turbo decks, but it can be challenging with current meta.
THE BEST WAYS TO MAKE MANA IN cEDH
Q: How to choose your mana base for your deck?
It depends on your commander's strategy and the colors you are in, weighing options between rituals and mana rocks.
cEDH COMMANDER REVIEW - ETALI, PRIMAL CONQUERER
Q: What's your main goal with Etali?
The main thing is really just trigger the enter the battlefield ability.

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What is The Play to Win Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show targets high-powered Magic: The Gathering play, specifically cEDH. Two hosts, Cam and Dylan, offer a mix of tournament recaps, deck analyses, and live event anecdotes, often weaving in coaching insights, meta reads, and practical lines of play. Episodes frequently include sponsor shout-outs and community banter, with a clear emphasis on fast, interaction-heavy games, stack manipulation, and innovative brews. The tone stays approachable for committed players while delivering deep tactical commentary that's likely useful for listeners aiming to improve, test new decks, or scout potential guests and sponsorships.

A standout aspect is the consistent focus on real-world play, event coverage, and ongoing exploration of the meta, includi... more

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